Match Report


C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora     Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon
Jade PhillipsJade Phillips Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando CostaF. Costa70
G
1
G
76Duarte PinheiroD. Pinheiro
Yann AgbohY. Agboh75
D
2
D
73Guilherme MartinsG. Martins
Ivar Van WonderenI. Van Wonderen71
D
3
D
73Abel BarrosA. Barros
Alexandre VelosoA. Veloso69
D
4
D
71Joao OliveiraJ. Oliveira
Nikolas DittmannN. Dittmann67
D
captain5
D
69Roberto LimaR. Lima
Thierry MachadoT. Machado72
M
6
M
79Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo
Carlos PostigaC. Postiga72
M
7captain
M
67Roberto VianaR. Viana
Fernando VianaF. Viana66
M
8
M
61Garry McCoistG. McCoist
Silvio FariaS. Faria72
A
9
A
65Ruel LawrenceR. Lawrence
Valerien DayllyV. Daylly69
A
10
A
64Gavin LinekerG. Lineker
Nuno MoutinhoN. Moutinho49
A
11
A
60David AntunesD. Antunes
 
John MarshallJ. Marshall67
D
12
G
66Cesar BentoC. Bento
Pierre G. ParlatoP. Parlato65
M
13
D
63Rodrigo RamosR. Ramos
Jaime BentoJ. Bento61
M
14
M
60Neil HopkinN. Hopkin
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 20,326 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both C.F. Estrela da Amadora and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Fonseca.


0.00
The first half starts with C.F. Estrela da Amadora kicking off!
2.35
Alexandre Veloso takes it forward alone. With vision, Alexandre Veloso plays the ball forward to Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
4.34
Thierry Machado darts forward. Thierry Machado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Oliveira.
6.02
Roberto Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo sees space and advances. Vincenzo Palumbo rushes past Fernando Viana! Vincenzo Palumbo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
8.21
Abel Barros takes it forward alone. Abel Barros makes a probing pass to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Veloso.
12.57
Roberto Viana threads the ball through to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist puts a great ball through but Ruel Lawrence is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
14.57
Alexandre Veloso knocks the ball forward to Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria shoots from distance but somehow Duarte Pinheiro manages to keep it out.
16.45
Gavin Lineker threads a neat ball through to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yann Agboh.
27.15
Abel Barros passes the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.56
Abel Barros sees Roberto Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence powers a header at goal. Fernando Costa manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.56
Garry McCoist catches Thierry Machado on the ankles. The referee calls over Garry McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Thierry Machado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.11
Roberto Viana threads the ball through to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
47.46
Ivar Van Wonderen flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Moutinho collects the pass. Nuno Moutinho hits a low pass to Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Duarte Pinheiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.36
Abel Barros barges into Nuno Moutinho. The referee brings Abel Barros to one side and gives him a warning! Nuno Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.49
Carlos Postiga changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Postiga sees Valerien Daylly just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Valerien Daylly side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Roberto Lima and flashes wide of the far post.
58.07
Thierry Machado takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Gavin Lineker reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
59.08
Joao Oliveira makes a simple pass to Guilherme Martins. With a delightful solo run, Guilherme Martins stretches the opposition's defence. Guilherme Martins shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
60.38
Roberto Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Ivar Van Wonderen blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
66.50
Thierry Machado makes a simple pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga sees Valerien Daylly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Valerien Daylly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Lima.
67.05
Fernando Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Oliveira.
69.04
Valerien Daylly surges forward with the ball. Valerien Daylly whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
73.37
Joao Oliveira threads the ball through to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana hits a low pass to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.14
Yann Agboh flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Faria easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Faria shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
83.31
Abel Barros darts forward. With a delightful solo run, Abel Barros stretches the opposition's defence. Abel Barros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.06
Alexandre Veloso sees space and advances. Alexandre Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Sporting Lisbon
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.6%
43.9%
30.5%

Scorers
Silvio Faria 47
Abel Barros 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abel Barros of Sporting Lisbon

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Costa (GK)
6
2.Yann Agboh (DEF)
6
3.Ivar Van Wonderen (DEF)
6
4.Alexandre Veloso (DEF)
7
5.Nikolas Dittmann (DEF)
6
6.Thierry Machado (MID)
7
7.Carlos Postiga (MID)
7
8.Fernando Viana (MID)
6
9.Silvio Faria (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Valerien Daylly (ATT)
7
11.Nuno Moutinho (ATT)
6
 
12.John Marshall (DEF)
0
13.Pierre G. Parlato (MID)
0
14.Jaime Bento (MID)
0

1.Duarte Pinheiro (GK)
6
2.Guilherme Martins (DEF)
6
3.Abel Barros (DEF)goal scored
9
4.Joao Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Lima (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Palumbo (MID)
7
7.Roberto Viana (MID)
7
8.Garry McCoist (MID)yellow card
5
9.Ruel Lawrence (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Lineker (ATT)
6
11.David Antunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Cesar Bento (GK)
0
13.Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
0
14.Neil Hopkin (MID)
0